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Bruno, Chief Of Police

By: Martin Walker
Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
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When an old man is found viciously murdered, a swastika carved in his chest, the obvious conclusion is that this killing must be racist. Suspicion falls on the son of the local doctor, found in flagrant playing sex games surrounded by Nazi paraphernalia.©2008 Walker and Watson Ltd (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction
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Bit disappointed in this as I really enjoyed Devils Cave. The story was not so gripping and the narrator did not hold me. Am not sure if I will listen to anymore but may try if different narrator.

Mediocre

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Martin Walker is as good for Dordogne tourism as an outbreak of Black Plague! First of a series set in the village of Saint Denis, with a murder rate exceeding that of Midsomer, and too much history, social inequality and conspiracy, far too many guns and breakfast alcohol.
The audiobook seems to be a US edition; there are unfamiliar expressions like "slacks" - a US type of trousers, which sound very unflattering, and "cell phone" - a mobile, not communication from gaol!
Walker portrays a France just as flawed as that of Balzac, Flaubert and Zola, but with Bruno, a decent man trying to find stability and community after a lonely childhood and traumatic military service.

Not PC Plod, exactly.

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"Bruno, Chief of Police" was such a lovely surprise. I really enjoyed the gorgeous setting, a solid mystery, fascinating bits of WWII history and succinct yet exact examples of French nature and thinking. The author masterfully mixes relaxing, cosy crime writing with social commentary and funny moments. "Bruno, Chief of Police" is relaxing and fun yet exciting and thrilling. Most recommended!

A lovely surprise. Highly recommended!

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I can't decide if it was the narration or the story that I found tedious. I stuck with this book until the bitter end because this author is new to me and I didn't want to sell him short.
Although Bruno has some endearing traits, I just couldn't take to him. My favourite character was the Mayor.
Too much filler in descriptions of everything!
I feel as if I have wasted a credit here. I won't continue with this series.

Dull!

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What a delightful story and beautiful narration. Lovely description of the little French village life, and smells, and sounds and tastes. Good gentle pace and fascinating plot.

Note- I have seen some negative reviews and I think that they must be for a different book.

Beautiful!

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